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Nail Definition & Meaning

1. A thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten objects together.

Example: I need a hammer and some nails to hang this picture on the wall.

2. The hard, protective covering on the tips of fingers and toes.

Example: She painted her nails with bright red polish for the party.

3. To hit or strike something forcefully.

Example: He nailed the ball into the net and scored the winning goal.

4. A measure of length equal to 2 1/4 inches.

Example: The carpenter cut the board to 5 nails in length.

5. To catch or apprehend someone or something.

Example: The police finally nailed the suspect after months of investigation.

Examples of the word nail used in sentences.

  • The hammer slipped and I accidentally hit my thumb nail, ouch!
  • I need to trim my nails as they are getting too long.
  • Can you please bring me a nail file so that I can smooth out this rough edge?
  • The carpenter used nails to attach the shelves to the wall.
  • I love wearing different nail polish colors, my favorite is bright red.
  • The carpenter used a nail gun to quickly fasten the wooden beams together.
  • His latest fashion statement was painting his nails bright green.
  • I need a hammer and a nail to hang this picture on the wall.
  • I always bite my nails when I'm nervous.
  • She accidentally hit her thumb with the hammer while trying to nail the boards together.
  • He accidentally hit the nail instead of the wood with the hammer.
  • I need to trim my nails, they've gotten too long.
  • The new manicure salon offers different types of artificial nails.
  • We need to nail down the details before we can proceed with the project.
  • I always paint my nails with my favorite color before attending any special event.
  • My mom used to say that you could tell a lot about a person by the cleanliness of their nails.
  • The carpenter carefully hammered the nail into the wood, making sure it was secure before moving on to the next one.
  • I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer while trying to nail a picture frame to the wall.
  • After a long day of work, I decided to treat myself to a manicure and painted my nails a bright red color.
  • The teacher asked her students to use nails to build a birdhouse in their woodworking class.
  • The detective was able to nail the suspect by gathering conclusive evidence and presenting it in court.
  • The carpenter used a hammer to nail the wooden planks together, creating a sturdy frame for the house.
  • She couldn't help but nail every question in the exam due to her extensive knowledge and preparation.
  • Despite his injury, he managed to nail the gymnastics routine flawlessly and amazed the judges.
  • The fashionista matched her lipstick color to her nail polish, creating a stunning and cohesive look.
  • He used his nail to scratch off the lottery ticket's scratch-off area, revealing the winning numbers underneath.
  • Despite her petite size, her opponent knew better than to underestimate the nail-biting toughness of the martial artist.
  • As a professional carpenter, he can effortlessly nail a single piece of wood to a complete house frame within a few hours.
  • She screamed in agony when the clumsy pedicurist accidentally cut her nail too short.
  • The artwork looks impressive, but the artist took hours to nail every detail to perfection.
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